The demand for COVID-19 vaccines in Indiana is slowing down, even as the state hits 2 million fully vaccinated Hoosiers.

The county updated restrictions on large outdoor events to allow 50 percent capacity, in line with new CDC guidance.

Health officials said last week they are working with the Indiana Rural Health Association to help improve vaccination rates.

The Indianapolis-based global company is donating COVID-19 treatments to help severe cases in India and other countries struggling with the virus.

The legislation would have barred local health officials from issuing emergency rules that went any further than restrictions created by the state.

Indiana State Fair officials said they have been actively working with the Indiana Department of Health on planning the fair's return a year after it was called off during the pandemic.

The casino rules require customers to wear masks except when eating, drinking or smoking while seated at a slot machine, bar or restaurant table.

The Indiana Department of Health reported 73 additional confirmed deaths over the last week. That brings the state's total to 12,937 confirmed deaths. The state also reported nearly 8,000 new cases in the last week.

The counties near Indianas border with Michigan are showing persistent risk of coronavirus spread, with top state health officials saying Wednesday they were trying to turn around declining COVID-19 vaccination rates.

With demand for the COVID-19 vaccine dropping, the Indiana Department of Health is asking state vaccine providers to accept walk-in appointments.